Veramil 40mg Tablet

Verapamil (40mg)

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Veramil 40mg Tablet is used to treat angina (heart-related chest pain), high blood pressure, and some types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia). It works by relaxing blood vessels to lower blood pressure. This helps to reduce the workload of the heart.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 29 Apr 2026 | 01:01 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Verapamil (40mg)

Marketer

Themis Medicare Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Veramil 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day as advised by your doctor. Keep using this medicine even if you feel well. If you stop taking it suddenly, your condition may worsen. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine include constipation, dizziness, nausea, hypotension, edema, fatigue, and headache. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. Drinking alcohol should be avoided while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Also, inform your doctor if you have very low blood pressure (hypotension), heart failure, or if you recently had a heart attack and have fluid in your lungs. Your doctor may want to monitor your blood pressure while using it and you may need frequent blood tests. Pregnant or breast-feeding women should consult their doctor before taking it.

Uses of Veramil Tablet

Benefits of Veramil Tablet

Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Veramil 40mg Tablet helps treat heart-related chest pain (angina attack) as well as prevent it from happening in the future. However, it should not be used for acute attacks of angina. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels in the heart. This makes it easier for blood to flow to the heart, so it gets more oxygen. This medicine thus helps to increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily and confidently. It should be taken regularly to be effective. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice, even if you feel well.

Treatment of Arrhythmia
Veramil 40mg Tablet may also be used to treat abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmia). It may help stop an abnormal rhythm while it is happening or prevent its occurrence in the first place.

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Veramil 40mg Tablet works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. Do not stop taking this medicine without your doctor’s advice, even if you feel well.

Side effects of Veramil Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Veramil

Dizziness
Nausea
Edema (swelling)
Heart failure
Pulmonary edema
Constipation

How to use Veramil Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Veramil 40mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Veramil Tablet works

Veramil 40mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It blocks the action of calcium on the heart and blood vessels, thereby widening the blood vessels and allowing more blood and oxygen to reach the heart. This reduces blood pressure and decreases the chances of angina (chest pain).

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Quick tips

It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Veramil 40mg Tablet as it may make the side effects worse.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor first.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Veramil 40mg Tablet as it may make the side effects worse.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor first.
Veramil 40mg Tablet slows down the heartbeat and allows the blood vessels in the body to relax.
This helps prevent angina attacks (chest pain caused by heart disease), certain abnormal heart rhythms, stroke and heart attack.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
It may make you feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor first.
It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Veramil 40mg Tablet as it may make the side effects worse.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Veramil 40mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Veramil 40mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Veramil 40mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Veramil 40mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Veramil 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Veramil 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Veramil with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Ranolazine (Oral Route)

Watch out for symptoms of Verapamil side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, constipation or weakness and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the dose of Verapamil accordingly. Verapamil may raise blood levels of Ranolazine.

Severe

Pimozide (Oral Route)

Do not consume Pimozide with Verapamil.

Severe

Carvedilol (Oral Route)

Do not consume Carvedilol with Verapamil. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Severe

Atenolol (Oral Route)

Do not consume Atenolol with Verapamil. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Severe

Bisoprolol (Oral Route)

Do not consume Bisoprolol with Verapamil. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Frequently asked questions

What is Veramil 40mg Tablet? What is it used for?

Veramil 40mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as a calcium-channel blockers. It is used to treat a number of heart and blood vessel-related conditions such as abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), high blood pressure (hypertension) and angina (heart related chest pain).

How does Veramil 40mg Tablet work?

Veramil 40mg Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels which helps to reduce the workload of the heart. It also increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart and slows electrical activity in the heart to control the heart rate.

How long do I need to take Veramil 40mg Tablet?

You should keep on taking Veramil 40mg Tablet for the duration advised by your doctor. You may need to take it lifelong. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel well or your blood pressure is well controlled. Stopping the medication suddenly may again increase your blood pressure levels or even worsen your condition.

Is Veramil 40mg Tablet safe?

Generally, Veramil 40mg Tablet is considered safe to use. However, it is advised to use it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. It may cause some side effects that are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Consult your doctor, who will guide you ways to cope up with them.

Can Veramil 40mg Tablet cause dizziness? How do I prevent it?

Yes, Veramil 40mg Tablet can cause dizziness as a side effect. If you feel dizzy, sit or lie down until the symptoms pass. Do not worry, this is temporary and usually goes away as the treatment continues. Also, you should avoid alcohol while taking it, as it may worsen the dizziness.

What are the serious side effects of Veramil 40mg Tablet?

The serious side effects of Veramil 40mg Tablet include severe allergic reaction, yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea and extreme tiredness. It may also cause unusual bleeding or bruising, lack of energy, loss of appetite and pain in the stomach. One may also experience flu-like symptoms and an increase in the frequency or severity of chest pain (angina). If you experience any such symptoms immediately contact your doctor and seek medical help.

Who should not take Veramil 40mg Tablet?

You should not take Veramil 40mg Tablet if you are allergic to it, have an irregular or slow heartbeat, heart failure and low blood pressure. It should not be given to children and women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.

What are the symptoms of overdose of Veramil 40mg Tablet?

Symptoms of overdose of Veramil 40mg Tablet include slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat, fainting, difficulty breathing and seizures. It may also cause dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomiting and increased sweating. Contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical services in a nearby hospital.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylbutylamines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Nondihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers

Related lab tests

Kidney Function Test

References

Sampson KJ, Kass RS. Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 831.
Opie LH. Calcium Channel Blockers. In: Opie LH, Gersh BJ, editors. Drugs for the Heart. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders; 2013. pp. 73-78.
Hume JR, Grant AO. Agents Used in Cardiac Arrhythmias. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 243.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1469-70.
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Name: Themis Medicare Ltd
Address: 11/12, Udyog Nagar, S. V. Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai- 400104.

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Veramil Tablet

Benefits of Veramil Tablet

Side effects of Veramil Tablet

How to use Veramil Tablet

How Veramil Tablet works

All substitutes for Veramil 40mg Tablet

Calaptin 40 Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Ranolazine (Oral Route)

Pimozide (Oral Route)

Carvedilol (Oral Route)

Atenolol (Oral Route)

Bisoprolol (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Veramil 40mg Tablet? What is it used for?

How does Veramil 40mg Tablet work?

How long do I need to take Veramil 40mg Tablet?

Is Veramil 40mg Tablet safe?

Can Veramil 40mg Tablet cause dizziness? How do I prevent it?

What are the serious side effects of Veramil 40mg Tablet?

Who should not take Veramil 40mg Tablet?

What are the symptoms of overdose of Veramil 40mg Tablet?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Kidney Function Test

References

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